The House Finch pictured was quite the surprise at the BBL's Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge in 2023. Despite being common feeder birds in Maryland, this is only the second House Finch banded at the Migration Station since the 1990s!
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House Finch
The House Finch pictured was quite the surprise at the BBL's Fall Migration Station at Patuxent Research Refuge in 2023. Despite being common feeder birds in Maryland, this is only the second House Finch banded at the Migration Station since the 1990s!
Examining the Wing of a Blue-headed Vireo
A biologist gently extends the wing of a Blue-headed Vireo to look for clues on how old the bird is. During fall migration, scientists can generally determine if a bird was hatched during the current year or if the bird is older. They do this by looking at the general wear of the feathers, and if the bird has retained any of their plumage as a nestling.
A biologist gently extends the wing of a Blue-headed Vireo to look for clues on how old the bird is. During fall migration, scientists can generally determine if a bird was hatched during the current year or if the bird is older. They do this by looking at the general wear of the feathers, and if the bird has retained any of their plumage as a nestling.
Field Sparrow
Field Sparrows, like the one pictured, are one of 15 different sparrow species that have been banded at the BBL's Fall Migration Station.
Field Sparrows, like the one pictured, are one of 15 different sparrow species that have been banded at the BBL's Fall Migration Station.
Winter Wren
At the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station, Winter Wrens are one of the smallest species they band. They have the smallest tail measurement at the station, between 26-36 millimeters!
At the Bird Banding Lab's Fall Migration Station, Winter Wrens are one of the smallest species they band. They have the smallest tail measurement at the station, between 26-36 millimeters!
BBL's Banding Station
The USGS Bird Banding Lab's new banding station set up in 2023, complete with a pavilion and shed.
The USGS Bird Banding Lab's new banding station set up in 2023, complete with a pavilion and shed.
Black-throated Green Warbler in the hand
This Black-throated Green Warbler is one of 38 species of warbler banded at the EESC BBL’s Fall Migration Station.
This Black-throated Green Warbler is one of 38 species of warbler banded at the EESC BBL’s Fall Migration Station.
Videos
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
This video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and diverse workforce.
This video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and diverse workforce.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.
The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.
Bander Portal: Database Services
A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and Submit
Part 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.
Part 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data Template
Part 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.
- Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
- Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
- Navigating the Template (04:13)
- Entering Data (04:48)
Part 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.
- Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
- Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
- Navigating the Template (04:13)
- Entering Data (04:48)
Bander Portal: Band Inventory
A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).